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    2U STORAGE ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION & USER'S GUIDE FS4100, FS4500, SC4100, AND FC4100
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    information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein
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    don't lose it. Support Options ■ Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product. ■ For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at ask.adaptec.com. North
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    , call +49 89 43 66 55 33, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, CET. For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at ask-fr.adaptec.com. ■ English: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call +49 89 43 66 55 44, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, GMT
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    , or refund the purchaser's purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser's expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec. 2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will either be new or reconditioned. All
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    the Internet. You may not use the Software in a computer service business, including in time sharing applications. The Software contains trade secrets documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. Adaptec will have the right to terminate our license immediately if you
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    defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE PROVIDED TO YOU WITH THE ADAPTEC SOFTWARE. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE
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    could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
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    in this Guide 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Overview of the Storage Enclosure 1-3 Drive Slot Numbers 1-5 2 Installing the Storage Enclosure Installation Cables 2-9 Connecting SATA Cables 2-10 Connecting FC Cables 2-11 Connecting Ultra320 SCSI Cables 2-12 Step 5: Connect Power Cords to the APC Modules. 2-13
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    About the SATA Storage Enclosure 5-2 Disk Drive Spin-up Sequence 5-2 I/O Modules 5-2 SATA Cables 5-3 SATA Configurations 5-3 Single SATA Configurations 5-3 Dual SATA Configurations 5-4 Flexibility and Limitations 5-4 Daisy-chaining Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosures 5-5 Setting Shelf IDs 5-5 Silencing
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    Option Slot Loop AL_PA Assignments 6-7 LIO Module LEDs 6-7 Storage Enclosure LEDs 6-8 Drive Carrier LEDs 6-8 7 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure 7-2 Disk Drive Spin-up Sequence 7-2 I/O Modules 7-2 Drive Carrier LEDs 7-3 Cables and Termination 7-3 Ultra320
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    Product Orientation 8-5 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-5 Disk Drives 8-5 SCSI Bus 8-5 SCSI Midplane 8-5 I/O Modules 8-6 I/O Module Configurations 8-7 Cable Lengths Supported 8-7 SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 Currently Supported Disk Drives 8-7 Serial
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    Contents A Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters A-2 Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software A-2 Initial Screen A-2 Creating a Logical Drive A-3 Terminal Emulation Software Menu Options A-3 Quick Installation Option A-4 View and Edit Logical Drives Option A-5 View
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    In this Chapter.... About This Guide 1-2 Finding the Information You Need in this Guide 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Overview of the Storage Enclosure 1-3 This chapter introduces the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure documented in this Guide and provides an overview of the enclosure's features. 1-1
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    2U Storage Enclosures. The models supported by this manual are: ■ Adaptec FS4100 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FS4500 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA RAID enclosure ■ Adaptec SC4100 Ultra320 SCSI JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FC4100 Fibre Channel JBOD enclosure The Guide assumes that
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    and Cooling (APC) modules ■ Two I/O Option modules (SATA, FC, or SCSI, depending on the interface of your Storage Enclosure model) Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure also features one hot-swappable (but non-redundant) Enclosure Services (ES) module, which includes the Alarm Mute button. Figure 1-1 on
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    Front of Storage Enclosure Introduction Disk Drive Carrier LEDs Disk Drive Carriers Rear of Storage Enclosure ES Module Alarm Mute Button APC Module I/O Module 2 I/O Module1 I/O Option Modules (FC Model shown here) Figure 1-1 Overview of Storage Enclosure APC Module 1-4
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    these components, see the chapter of this Guide dedicated to your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see Chapter 7. 1-5
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    5: Connect Power Cords to the APC Modules. Next Steps 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-9 2-9 2-13 2-13 This chapter explains how to set up the Storage Enclosure and install it in a rackmount or tower assembly (optional.) For model-specific connection and configuration information, see Chapter 5 to Chapter 7. 2-1
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    Installation Checklist For a smooth and trouble-free installation, thoroughly review this chapter and perform the tasks in the order in which they are shown here: 1 Plan and prepare for installation. See page 2-2. 2 Install the enclosure in an equipment rack or tower assembly (optional.) See
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    Enclosure into a rack). Choose a clean, dust-free, well-ventilated area close to a grounded power outlet. Leave enough room behind the rack for servicing or Tower (optional) Follow the instructions provided in this section if you are installing your Storage Enclosure into an equipment rack or tower
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    ) ■ 20 nuts (10 each of two different types) ■ 4 small screws and 10 large screws To install your Storage Enclosure in an equipment rack: 1 Secure the front rails to the front supports of the rack, using the supplied screws, as shown in Figure 2-1. Note: Use either the speednuts or cagenuts provided
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    Installing the Storage Enclosure 3 Secure the rear rails you selected to the rear supports of the equipment rack, using the supplied screws, as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. 4 Secure the front rails to the rear rails, as shown in
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    You can choose to have someone continue to support the enclosure until it is secured in the rack, although this extra support is not required. Figure 2-3 Storage Enclosure in Rack 8 Secure the front of the enclosure with one screw on each side, as shown in Figure 2-4. One screw per side Figure
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    the backside of the rack mount ear or pried off with a screwdriver). 2 Unpack the tower and inspect it for shipping damage. Do not install the enclosure into a damaged or bent tower assembly. 3 Remove the tower's front bezel, as shown in Figure 2-5, saving the screws for use in Step 6. Figure
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    3. 7 Install the tower labels at the top and bottom of the tower. Align the holes in the top label with the LEDs on the enclosure. 8 Replace the drive carriers and APCs, if they were removed before installation. The tower assembly installation is complete. Continue with Step 3: Installing the Drive
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    cables to your Storage Enclosure, follow the instructions provided for your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see page 2-10. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see page 2-11. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see page 2-12
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    (SFP) connectors that support copper or optical cables. Ensure that you have the appropriate SFP installed for your cables. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the CD for more cabling information and for daisychaining instructions. JBOD Configuration (FS4100) FS4100
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    (SFP) connectors that support copper or optical cables. Ensure that you have the appropriate SFP installed for your cables. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the CD for more cabling information and for daisy-chaining instructions. Single Loop Configuration FC4100
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    Ultra320 SCSI Cables See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the CD for supported cable lengths and additional cabling information. ! Caution: Use only Ultra320 certified cables. Ultra160 certified cables are not supported by the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure. Single
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    , and configure your enclosure, see the chapter provided for your specific Storage Enclosure interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see Chapter 7. 2-13
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    In this Chapter.... About the ES Module 3-2 Silencing the Audible Alarm 3-2 Understanding the LEDs 3-3 Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure's status is monitored by the ES module, which reports enclosure status through the use of LEDs and an audible alarm. The chapter describes the monitoring
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    the Storage Enclosure's APC modules, disk drives, and for the enclosure itself. Enclosure that triggers the audible alarm, you can turn off the alarm manually Adaptec Storage Examiner software. See the Installation and User's Guide on your Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD for detailed instructions.
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    the LEDs used to report the component status of your Storage Enclosure. For more LED information for the Adaptec Storage Enclosure, see the chapter in this Guide that's dedicated to the specific interface for your enclosure. (Chapter 5 to Chapter 7.) Front Panel LEDs There are four LEDs on
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    LED 2 is illuminated or blinking, LED 2 on the front panel of the Storage Enclosure is also illuminated, indicating a shelf fault. (See Table 3-1 on page 3-3.) Table 3-4 Drive Carrier LED 3 Interface U320 SCSI (SC4100) FC (FC4100) SATA (FS4100 or FS4500) Spin Up On Blinking Off Drive Status
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    Monitoring APC Module LEDs Each APC module has two LEDs, which are visible from the rear of the Storage Enclosure, as shown in Figure 3-3: Yellow LED = APC Fault Figure 3-3 APC Module LEDs Green LED = APC OK The LEDs function as described in Table 3-5: Table 3-5 APC
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    replacement. This chapter provides detailed instructions for removing and replacing failed or damaged components of your Adaptec Storage Enclosure. ! Caution: Before touching any of the Storage Enclosure components, ground yourself and take antistatic precautions. Adaptec recommends that you use an
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    instructions, see page 2-9. About the Drive Carriers The drive carriers are located on the front of the Storage Enclosure. (See Figure 1-1 on page 1-4.) The drive carriers have a mechanical button-activated cam system that helps control installation and removal, and have an optional disk
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    removing a disk drive, allow the disk drive to spin down fully (approximately one minute). 4 Gently pull the drive carrier (or carrier blank) out of the enclosure. 5 Immediately replace the removed drive carrier or install a carrier blank to maintain correct airflow and cooling. For instructions on
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    Module This section provides basic information about your Storage Enclosure's APC modules, including removal and installation instructions. About the APCs Each APC is a self-contained power supply with an integral cooling fan. Your Adaptec Storage Enclosure includes two APCs, located on the rear of
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    replaced within five minutes, or the system does an orderly shut-down. To remove an APC from the Storage Enclosure: 1 Power off the failed APC module and remove the power cable. If the enclosure is powered on, the fans in both APC modules switch to high speed. The cooling fans in the
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    APCs must be replaced within five minutes, or the system does an orderly shut-down. ! Caution: The enclosure will overheat without adequate cooling and airflow, which could cause damage to disk drives and other components. Installing an APC Warning: To avoid electrical shock, do not insert any
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    see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see Chapter 7. To maintain proper airflow and cooling, either an I/O module or an I/O blank must be installed in both of the Storage Enclosure's I/O slots. ! Caution: The I/O modules on the SC4100 are not hotswappable. Do not attempt
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    , as described in the chapter of this Guide that is dedicated to your specific Storage Enclosure's interface: ■ For a SATA interface (Adaptec FS4100 or FS4500), see Chapter 5. ■ For an FC interface (Adaptec FC4100), see Chapter 6. ■ For an Ultra320 SCSI interface (Adaptec SC4100), see Chapter 7. 4-8
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    instructions for your Storage Enclosure's ES modules. For detailed information about the ES module and how it works, see About the ES Module on page 3-2. The ES module is located on the rear of the Storage Enclosure enclosure services are reactivated. (See Chapter 3, Monitoring for more information.)
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    and describes how to cable and configure it as part of a complete storage subsystem. The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure can be configured as either a JBOD or as a RAID enclosure: ■ The FS4100 has one or two JBOD I/O modules. ■ The FS4500 has one or two RAID I/O modules. This chapter provides the
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    Receptacles Figure 5-1 SATA I/O Module Table 5-1 shows the I/O modules available for your Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure: Table 5-1 SATA I/O Modules Model Number Adaptec FS4100 Adaptec FS4500 Host Connection Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Disk Connection SATA SATA Disk Organization JBOD RAID 5-2
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    purely dependent on the host HBA connector selection. The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure uses a SATA interface to the hard disk drives. This SATA interface supports data rates of 1.5 Gb/sec. The Adaptec FS4500 Storage Enclosure supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50. SATA Cables Hosts
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    hosts. Note: You cannot include Adaptec FS4100 and Adaptec FS4500 I/O modules together in the same Storage Enclosure. Dual SATA configurations provide a redundant SATA RAID and JBOD configurations require drive carriers with MUX cards installed. ■ The FS4050 single SATA JBOD configuration does not
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    located in the ES module on the back of the Storage Enclosure. (See Figure 3-1 on page 3-2.) Adaptec recommends that the first shelf in the chain be set to you can also use Adaptec Storage Examiner to silence the audible alarm. Refer to the Adaptec Storage Examiner User's Guide on the CD for more
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    SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500) Table 5-3 FS4100 I/O Module LEDs LED Designation LED On is detected D2 Host 2 Valid FC signal is detected No valid signal is detected D3 Disk Valid FC signal is Expansion detected No valid signal is detected D4 Controller Ready Controller is
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    The Adaptec FS4100 I/O module supports JBOD and does not require configuring. FS4500 I/O Module Configuration Use the Spheras RAIDWatch software application included on your Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD to configure the Adaptec FS4500 I/O module. Refer to the Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD
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    Storage Enclosure 6-2 LIO JBOD Module Configurations 6-6 2 Gb/sec Operation 6-7 Daisy-chaining FC Storage Enclosures 6-7 LIO Module LEDs 6-7 Option Slot Loop AL_PA Assignments 6-7 Storage Enclosure LEDs 6-8 This chapter introduces the Adaptec FC4100 Storage Enclosure and describes
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    12 disk drives to spin up simultaneously. If one APC fails, drives 1-3 will spin up first, followed by drives 4-6, drives 7-9 and drives 10-12, with a 6-second delay between each set. See Drive Slot Numbers on page 1-5 for the location of each drive slot. I/O Modules The Adaptec FC Storage Enclosure
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    by the Adaptec FC Storage Enclosure. Copper Cables FCAL copper cables up to 10 meters long can be used between the host and the enclosure. FCAL copper cables up to 5 meters can be used between enclosures for loop expansion. The 10 meter copper cable length is supported with any number of disk drives
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    Channel Storage Enclosures (FC4100) Table 6-1 Supported 1 Gb/sec Copper Cables Cable Length 0.3 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 3.0 m 5.0 m 5.0 m 10 m (1 Gb/sec only) Connectors SFP/SFP SFP/SFP SFP/SFP SFP/HSSDC SFP/HSSDC SFP/SFP SFP/SFP SFP/HSSDC SFP/HSSDC Optical Cables Lengths Supported for 1 Gb
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    read the ID switch setting and set the enclosure ID. If you change the enclosure ID, you must power cycle the enclosure before it will read the change. Disk Drive Loop Identifier Map Each disk drive slot is assigned a loop identifier based on the enclosure ID, as shown in Table 6-3. If you change
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    Enclosures (FC4100) LIO JBOD Module Configurations This section describes the FC configurations supported by your Adaptec FC Storage Enclosure. Note: All FC enclosures FC loops allow for a redundant data path to the dual port disk drives. In dual loop operation, both loops flow in the same direction
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    LIO module does not support auto-negotiation of the FC loop speed. Daisy-chaining FC Storage Enclosures You can daisy-chain Adaptec FC Storage Enclosures to a total of 120 disk drives. Speed Mismatches between Enclosures When Storage Enclosures are daisy-chained together, all enclosures must be set
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    2 Dual Loop configuration 3 LIO functioning normally 4 Loop running at 2 Gb/sec Off Loop running at 1 Gb/sec Storage Enclosure LEDs There are four LEDs on the front panel of the enclosure. (See the Figure in Front Panel LEDs on page 3-3.) The LEDs function as described in Table 6-5: Table 6-5 FC
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    In this Chapter.... About the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure 7-2 Ultra320 SCSI Split-bus Configurations 7-4 Ultra320 SCSI Joined-bus Configurations 7-5 This chapter introduces the Adaptec SC4100 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure and describes how to cable and configure it as part of
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    for the location of each drive slot. I/O Modules The Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure has two I/O modules available-the Adaptec JBOD I/O module and the Joiner module. SCSI JBOD I/O Module The Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure supports one SCSI JBOD I/ O module, which can be located in either of
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    where the enclosure's two SCSI busses are joined into one SCSI bus. With a joined bus, the enclosure has a single bus backplane with up to 12 disk drives on the bus. Without a Joiner module inserted, the bus will be split. (See Replacing an I/O Module on page 4-7 for installation instructions.) Note
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    Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosures Ultra320 SCSI Split-bus Configurations Note: The Ultra320 Storage Enclosure does not support daisychaining JBOD shelves. A split-bus configuration has two separate busses with up to six disk drives on each bus. In this configuration, the enclosure has an I/O module
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    SCSI cables to connect to the hosts. High-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables are available for sale on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. To connect a split-bus enclosure buses joined to make one SCSI bus with up to twelve disk drives. In this configuration, the enclosure has an I/O module in
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    . You must use high-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables to connect your Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure. High-quality Ultra320 SCSI cables are available for sale on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. To connect a joined-bus enclosure to a host or SCSI channel: 1 Shut down your host system. 2 Connect
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    8 Technical Specifications In this Chapter.... General Specifications 8-2 Ultra320 SCSI Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-5 SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-9 8-1
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    to two RAID or JBOD controllers (depending on interface) ■ Two independent AC power cords ■ Up to 12 drives per enclosure Field Replaceable Units ■ Disk drive carriers ■ Disk carrier blanks ■ Advanced Power and Cooling (APC) units ■ I/O modules ■ I/O slot blanks ■ Enclosure Services (ES) module (hot
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    491 Watts ■ Cooling: Variable speed fans, 3 per APC unit rated at 20cfm each. Total of 6 fans per enclosure Note: APC units are hot-swappable. Note: Adaptec Storage Enclosures do not support single APC configurations due to thermal requirements. Note: In the event of a power supply failure, the fans
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    not to exceed .5 Gs during this test. ■ Random vibration from 5 to 400 Hz at .15 G. ■ Disk drives in the shelf not to exceed peak) at a sweep rate of 0.5 octaves per minute. No permanent damage to the enclosure will occur at or below these levels. Drives not to exceed 5 Gs at these levels. ■
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    weighted sound power of 6.5 Bels at normal operation tested to ISO7779. Normal operation is defined as ambient disk drives. ■ The disk drives are direct connected to the midplane via 80-pin SCA-2 connectors. SCSI Bus The Adaptec U320 SCSI Storage Enclosure features an LVD SCSI interface supporting
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    . I/O Modules The Adaptec U320 SCSI midplane has two I/O module connectors on the rear of the midplane. The I/O modules connect to the two SCSI buses. There is also a connector for the Enclosure Services (ES) module. ■ The ES module monitors and controls cooling and supports in-band environmental
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    meters in Ultra320 LVD and Ultra-2 LVD SCSI bus modes. Single-ended SCSI is not supported. SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications Currently Supported Disk Drives Contact your Adaptec sales representative for up-to-date disk drive information. ■ Support for a mix of capacities: 80, 120, 160
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    purely dependent on the host HBA connector selection. The Adaptec FS4500 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0/1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50. SATA Cables Hosts communicate with the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure over FC cables. The optical cable lengths supported are per the FC channel industry specification. The
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    7200 (1 Gb/sec FC only), 10K and 15K RPM disk drives. ■ Support for mix of drive capacities and RPMs. ■ Support for mix of disk drive vendors in a single enclosure. Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures You can daisy chain up to ten Adaptec FC enclosures together in a system for a total of 120 drives
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    to use terminal emulation software to create a logical drive. It also introduces the text menu options used when configuring the RAID controller in FS4500 Storage Enclosures using terminal emulation software. A-1
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters ■ 38,400 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ No parity ■ One stop bit ■ No flow control Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software ■ Arrow keys-Move to options. ■ -Move to a sub-menu or execute a function. ■ -Move back to a higher
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Creating a Logical Drive This section describes the steps necessary to create a logical drive that is visible to the operating system. To create a logical drive: 1 Create a logical drive using the view and edit Logical drives menu (see page A-5). Enter
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) See the referenced page numbers for more information on any menu item: ■ Quick Installation (see page A-4) ■ View and edit logical drives (see page A-5) ■ View and edit logical volumes (see page A-5) ■ View and edit host LUNs (see page A-6) ■ View and
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Logical Drives Option This option displays the Volume Information list, if a valid volume is selected. If no valid volume is selected then the menu prompts you to create one. Submenu options: ■ View drives-Shows the drives that are
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Host LUNs Submenu options: ■ CHL 0 ID xxx (Primary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 0 ID xxx (Secondary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 1 ID xxx (Primary
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Drives (Select Drive) Option View drive information submenu options: ■ Revision number ■ Serial number ■ Disk capacity (blocks) ■ Disk reserved space A-7
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Channels (Select Channel) Option Submenu Options: ■ Host ■ View and edit scsi Id ■ View chip information ■ View channel host-id/Wwn ■ View device port name list (wwpn) ■ Data rate ■ Issue lip ■ RCCOM ■ View chip information ■ Data rate ■
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Configuration Parameters Option Submenu Options: ■ Communication Parameters ■ Communication Status ■ RS-232 Port Configuration ■ COM1 Configuration ■ Baud Rate 38400 (Use this option to change the baud rate) ■ Terminal Emulation Enabled (
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    Enabled ■ Optimization for Sequential I/O (This option toggles between Random and Sequential) ■ Host-side Parameters ■ Maximum Queued I/O Count - 256 ■ LUNs per SCSI ID - 8 ■ Max Number of Concurrent Host-LUN Connection - Def (4) ■ Number of Tags Reserved for each Host - LUN Connection - Def (32
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    Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) ■ Drive-side Parameters ■ Disk Array Parameters ■ Redundant Controller Parameters ■ Controller Parameters View and Edit Peripheral Devices Option Submenu options: ■ View Peripheral Device Status ■ Set Peripheral Device Entry ■ Adjust LCD
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    only) View System Information Option Submenu options: ■ CPU Type ■ Total cache size ■ Firmware Version ■ Bootrecord Version ■ FW Upgradability ■ Serial Number ■ Battery Backup Unit ■ Base Board Rev. ID ■ Base Board ID ■ ID of NVRAM Defaults ■ Controller Position View and Edit Event Logs Option This
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    R Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA ©2004 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: MAN-4000-001, Ver. AA, LB 01/04
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FS4100, FS4500, SC4100,
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FC4100